Today they took some time to honor the park’s racing wooden roller coaster – The American Eagle. The ride opened back in 1981 ...

The American Coaster Enthusiasts honored American Eagle, a historic wooden roller coaster that opened as the world's fastest coaster in 1981.

The American Eagle ride at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee will be recognized as a landmark roller coaster, joining 50 ...

American Coaster Enthusiasts has announced that American Eagle, the classic wooden racing coaster at Six Flags Great America in north suburban Gurnee, will be recognized as an ACE Roller Coaster ...

American Eagle, which debuted as the world's fastest roller coaster upon its opening in 1981, has been named an American Coaster Enthusiasts Roller Coaster Landmark. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7 ...

More than 650 members of the American Coaster Enthusiasts — the world’s largest amusement park fan organization — are gathering June 15-20 for the adrenaline-charged 47th annual Coaster Con.

Amanda Vinicky takes a ride on the American Eagle roller coaster at Six Flags. WTTW News correspondent Amanda Vinicky takes a trip to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois for an exclusive ...

No Chicago area roller coasters from elsewhere besides Six Flags Great America are on the landmark list. And while the Whizzer, only 49 years old, is the oldest Chicago area roller coaster on the ...

No Chicago area roller coasters from elsewhere besides Six Flags Great America are on the landmark list. And while the ...